Snacks/Appetizers

Reader’s Request: Aloo Samosa-glutenfree of course!

Samosas are flaky, crispy and triangular shaped pastry shells that cocoon seasoned potatoes, peas, lentil or meat. They are the most recognizable finger foods in Indian cuisine. They are deep fried which makes them so addictive and if you are like me you might eat 2-3 in one go and still have a hankering for more.

Baked Ricotta with Red Hot Cherry Peppers

by Balvinder. 7 Comments

Cooking for me, is never about fancy ingredients or rich, complicated recipes. I cook and post recipes that are simple to make and easy to impress. Such as this baked ricotta with red hot cherry peppers. Delicious served warm or cold with crackers or toasted bread.

Healthy Green Garbanzo Bean ‘Chaat’

by Balvinder. 24 Comments

Chaat is a combination of legumes, vegetables, fried dough and even fruits with herbs and spices, served cold or at room temperature. The recipe I am sharing with you today is an all year, all occasion kind of green garbanzo bean chaat, that works as a great salad, too. It’s just so easy, so delicious and it makes me feel so good.

Millet “Berry Shrikhand”

by Balvinder. 20 Comments

Let me introduce you to a delicious creamy dessert called Shrikhand. It is a simple delicacy of strained yogurt, whipped to cream like consistency, mixed with sugar, flavorings and fruit pulp. As you can tell from the title of the post there is millet in my recipe. It is not only yummy but is virtually guilt free. The only fat here comes from whole milk yogurt cheese.